9 pols who sought forgiveness

Politicians are human, but voters aren’t always divine. Rep. Todd Akin’s appeal for forgiveness in a television ad released Tuesday isn’t the first time an official has asked people to look past an indiscretion, slip-up or mistake.

"'I regret the harm that my actions have caused my family, my staff and my constituents. I deeply and sincerely apologize to them all. I have made profound mistakes and I promise to work as hard as I can to seek their forgiveness.'' -- New York Rep. Chris Lee, in a statement resigning from Congress on Feb. 9, 2011. Gawker had uncovered shirtless photos Lee had sent to women via e-mail.
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